Nine Stroke Roll – Quiz | Course 14

How does Adam describe the structure of the nine-stroke roll?

Nine single strokes played evenly across a measure

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Three sets of doubles followed by three singles

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Four sets of double strokes followed by a single stroke release

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Two doubles, two triples, and one single

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The nine-stroke roll is presented in a duple setting only. What does that mean in practice?

The roll can only be played at slow tempos

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It’s counted and felt within 16th-note subdivision — the four-note grouping gives it a natural home in a duple rhythmic context

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The roll is split evenly between both hands playing in unison

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It means the roll repeats twice per measure

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True or False: According to Adam, you should add more tension in your hands and arms as the roll gets longer, to maintain control.

True

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False

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Nine Stroke Roll – Quiz | Course 14 – L1